Percys Zoo Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast City
Percys Zoo Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Zoo Belfast Zoological Gardens, Antrim Road, BT36 7PN
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Percys Zoo Cafe among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Percys Zoo Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Percys Zoo Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Percys Zoo Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra O'Neill Road Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Cafe at Sportsbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Airtastic Entertainment Centre Newtownabbey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ben Madigan Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Percys Zoo Cafe
What is Percys Zoo Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Percys Zoo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Percys Zoo Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Percys Zoo Cafe last inspected?
Percys Zoo Cafe was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Percys Zoo Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Percys Zoo Cafe compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Percys Zoo Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Percys Zoo Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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